Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Wolfsburg are aiming for an upset this coming Sunday, when faced with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen at BayArena. It will be a surprise to see the latter slip up, though, considering the difference in the table between the two sides.
Bayer Leverkusen have taken the lead in the Bundesliga after collecting 64 points from their initial 24 encounters. Wolfsburg trail by 39 points after 24 rounds, leaving them as number 13 in the table on 25 points.
Team form: Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg
Bayer Leverkusen Form
Bayer Leverkusen look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them gain 7 points. They ran out 2-1 and 0-2 against Mainz 05 and FC Koln respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Qarabag FK, who claimed a point in a 2-2 draw. Bayer Leverkusen managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Bundesliga, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 13 goals and conceded two times.
Wolfsburg Form
Wolfsburg were only able to claim two points from their last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund, followed by another draw. This time it ended 2-2 against Eintracht Frankfurt, before going down in a 2-3 defeat against VfB Stuttgart. Wolfsburg only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Bundesliga. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by eight goals to six.
Betting facts for Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg played across all tournaments.
- Bayer Leverkusen have not lost the last 38 matches in a row
- Bayer Leverkusen have not lost the last 24 matches in a row in the Bundesliga
- Bayer Leverkusen have not lost the last 20 home matches in a row
- Bayer Leverkusen have won 18 of the last 20 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Bayer Leverkusen have won 18 of the last 20 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 10 matches Wolfsburg played, both teams scored
- Wolfsburg have conceded in 21 of the last 23 matches in the Bundesliga
- Wolfsburg have not won 16 of the last 18 matches in the Bundesliga
- In 8 of the last 9 matches Wolfsburg played in the Bundesliga, both teams scored
- Wolfsburg have conceded in 19 of the last 21 matches
Players in form: Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg
Lovro Majer shows decent form right now for Wolfsburg, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Bundesliga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Bayer Leverkusen, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Jeremie Frimpong also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Bundesliga matches.
Popular betting markets: Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg
Full-time result
Bayer Leverkusen won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Wolfsburg won two games, drew three and lost five in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Bayer Leverkusen won their last nine matches on the trot. Bayer Leverkusen are on a fantastic streak of no less than 13 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Wolfsburg conceded a goal in their last 9 matches. Bayer Leverkusen have not lost to Wolfsburg in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Bayer Leverkusen scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Wolfsburg got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Bayer Leverkusen will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as Wolfsburg have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Wolfsburg have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Bayer Leverkusen when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Bayer Leverkusen’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Wolfsburg, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Wolfsburg conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.
Recommended tip: Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg
To summarize, the upcoming Bundesliga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.